Overview
Introductory Anatomy and Physiology is a foundation unit that provides an introduction to the structure and function of the human body. On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to identify and describe the basic anatomy of the major organs of the body and discuss the function of each organ system in general terms. Students will understand basic chemical concepts that relate to living organisms and will be able to explain the general features of cells, tissues and organs. Students will also be able to explain the role and general features of homeostasis in the body.
Details
Pre-requisites or Co-requisites
There are no requisites for this unit.
Important note: Students enrolled in a subsequent unit who failed their pre-requisite unit, should drop the subsequent unit before the census date or within 10 working days of Fail grade notification. Students who do not drop the unit in this timeframe cannot later drop the unit without academic and financial liability. See details in the Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework).
Offerings For Term 2 - 2021
Attendance Requirements
All on-campus students are expected to attend scheduled classes - in some units, these classes are identified as a mandatory (pass/fail) component and attendance is compulsory. International students, on a student visa, must maintain a full time study load and meet both attendance and academic progress requirements in each study period (satisfactory attendance for International students is defined as maintaining at least an 80% attendance record).
Recommended Student Time Commitment
Each 6-credit Undergraduate unit at CQUniversity requires an overall time commitment of an average of 12.5 hours of study per week, making a total of 150 hours for the unit.
Class Timetable
Assessment Overview
Assessment Grading
This is a graded unit: your overall grade will be calculated from the marks or grades for each assessment task, based on the relative weightings shown in the table above. You must obtain an overall mark for the unit of at least 50%, or an overall grade of 'pass' in order to pass the unit. If any 'pass/fail' tasks are shown in the table above they must also be completed successfully ('pass' grade). You must also meet any minimum mark requirements specified for a particular assessment task, as detailed in the 'assessment task' section (note that in some instances, the minimum mark for a task may be greater than 50%). Consult the University's Grades and Results Policy for more details of interim results and final grades.
All University policies are available on the CQUniversity Policy site.
You may wish to view these policies:
- Grades and Results Policy
- Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework)
- Review of Grade Procedure
- Student Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure
- Monitoring Academic Progress (MAP) Policy and Procedure - Domestic Students
- Monitoring Academic Progress (MAP) Policy and Procedure - International Students
- Student Refund and Credit Balance Policy and Procedure
- Student Feedback - Compliments and Complaints Policy and Procedure
- Information and Communications Technology Acceptable Use Policy and Procedure
This list is not an exhaustive list of all University policies. The full list of University policies are available on the CQUniversity Policy site.
Feedback, Recommendations and Responses
Every unit is reviewed for enhancement each year. At the most recent review, the following staff and student feedback items were identified and recommendations were made.
Feedback from Student feedback
Students found the extra resources such as the practice online quizzes, revision worksheets and tutorials improved their retention of the content.
These resources will be maintained. Question and answer tutorials will be modified to include more case study based questions and discussion topics to increase their relevance to students.
Feedback from Student feedback and self-reflection
Students found having a mid-term that covered the content from weeks 1-5 and an end of term assessment that covered the material from weeks 6-12 beneficial as it assisted their study by breaking the term into more manageable chunks.
The assessment format will be maintained in it's current form.
Feedback from Student feedback
The PASS program assisted student learning and provides a social study environment for students studying by distance.
The Peer Assisted Study Sessions will continue to be used
- Describe the structural levels of organisation of the human body and the relationship that exists between them
- Explain the principles of homeostasis in maintaining a stable internal environment
- Describe the organisation, structure and function of cells, principal tissues and organs of the major body systems
- Correctly use anatomical terminology and be able to name and describe anatomical structures and their functions.
Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Learning Outcomes
| Assessment Tasks | Learning Outcomes | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | |
| 1 - Online Test - 40% | ||||
| 2 - Online Test - 60% | ||||
Alignment of Graduate Attributes to Learning Outcomes
| Graduate Attributes | Learning Outcomes | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | |
| 1 - Communication | ||||
| 2 - Problem Solving | ||||
| 3 - Critical Thinking | ||||
| 4 - Information Literacy | ||||
| 5 - Team Work | ||||
| 6 - Information Technology Competence | ||||
| 7 - Cross Cultural Competence | ||||
| 8 - Ethical practice | ||||
| 9 - Social Innovation | ||||
| 10 - First Nations Knowledges | ||||
| 11 - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultures | ||||
Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Graduate Attributes
| Assessment Tasks | Graduate Attributes | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | |
| 1 - Online Test - 40% | |||||||||||
| 2 - Online Test - 60% | |||||||||||
Textbooks
Essentials of Human Anatomy & Physiology
- 12th Global Edition (2017)
- Authors: Elaine N. Marieb and Suzanne M. Keller
- Pearson Education Limited
- ISBN: 9781292216119
- Binding: Paperback
Additional Textbook Information
Both the hardcopy and eBook can now be purchased at the CQUni Bookshop here: http://bookshop.cqu.edu.au (search on the Unit code)
IT Resources
- CQUniversity Student Email
- Internet
- Unit Website (Moodle)
All submissions for this unit must use the referencing style: American Psychological Association 7th Edition (APA 7th edition)
For further information, see the Assessment Tasks.
w.deasy@cqu.edu.au
Week 1
Begin Date: 12 Jul 2021Module/Topic
Levels of Structural Organisation
Homeostasis
Basic Chemistry
Chapter
Chapter 1 Pages 28-45
Chapter 1 Pages 45-46
Chapter 2 Pages 50-64, 77-78
Events and Submissions/Topic
Week 2
Begin Date: 19 Jul 2021Module/Topic
Basic Chemistry - Energy in Living Systems
Cell Structure - Plasma Membranes
Chapter
Chapter 2 Pages 64-81
Chapter 3 Pages 88-92
Events and Submissions/Topic
Week 3
Begin Date: 26 Jul 2021Module/Topic
Membrane Transport
Cell Organelles
Body Tissues - Epithelial Tissues
Chapter
Chapter 3 Pages 102-108
Chapter 3 Pages 93-102
Chapter 3 Pages 114-119
Events and Submissions/Topic
Week 4
Begin Date: 02 Aug 2021Module/Topic
Body Tissues - Connective Tissue & Membranes
Skeletal System: Bones
Chapter
Chapter 3 Pages 119-127, Chapter 4 Pages 135-138
Chapter 5 Pages 160-170
Events and Submissions/Topic
Week 5
Begin Date: 09 Aug 2021Module/Topic
Skeletal System: Joints (Articulations)
Muscular System
Chapter
Chapter 5 Pages 192-199
Chapter 6 Pages 207-211, 222-229
Events and Submissions/Topic
Vacation Week
Begin Date: 16 Aug 2021Module/Topic
Study break
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Week 6
Begin Date: 23 Aug 2021Module/Topic
Integumentary System
Nervous System
Chapter
Chapter 4 Pages 138-149
Chapter 7 Pages 251-265, 281-285
Events and Submissions/Topic
Mid-term Online Assessment Due: Week 6 Thursday (26 Aug 2021) 2:00 pm AEST
Week 7
Begin Date: 30 Aug 2021Module/Topic
Chapter
Chapter 9 Pages 335-353
Events and Submissions/Topic
Week 8
Begin Date: 06 Sep 2021Module/Topic
Blood
Cardiovascular System: The Heart
Cardiovascular System: Blood Vessels
Chapter
Chapter 10 Pages 363-374
Chapter 11 Pages 382-390,
Chapter 11 Pages 396-406
Events and Submissions/Topic
Week 9
Begin Date: 13 Sep 2021Module/Topic
Lymphatic System
Respiratory System
Chapter
Chapter 12 Pages 424-429
Chapter 13 Pages 462-485
Events and Submissions/Topic
Week 10
Begin Date: 20 Sep 2021Module/Topic
Digestive System
Chapter
Chapter 14 Pages 489-513
Events and Submissions/Topic
Week 11
Begin Date: 27 Sep 2021Module/Topic
Chapter
Chapter 15 Pages 537-550, 557-561
Events and Submissions/Topic
Week 12
Begin Date: 04 Oct 2021Module/Topic
Reproductive System
Pregnancy
Chapter
Chapter 16 Pages 564-569, 573-577
Chapter 16 Pages 583-593
Events and Submissions/Topic
Review/Exam Week
Begin Date: 11 Oct 2021Module/Topic
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Exam Week
Begin Date: 18 Oct 2021Module/Topic
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
End of term online test - Date to be advised
The Unit Coordinator for Term 2, 2021 is William Deasy (w.deasy@cqu.edu.au). William will be delivering the weekly tutorials, responding to student inquiries and assisting students with any forum questions.
The teaching team for BIOH11005 Term 2, 2021 consists of Roslyn Clapperton and William Deasy.
The lectures for Weeks 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11 are pre-recorded lectures of William Deasy.
The lectures for Weeks 6 and 12 are pre-recorded lectures of Roslyn Clapperton.
1 Online Test
An understanding of human anatomy and physiology is essential in health professions. The fundamentals of this knowledge must be learnt and understood. The knowledge and concepts taught in this unit have been identified by various health professions as relevant to your future scope of practice. Completion of the online assessments will assess your understanding of these concepts and knowledge.
This Online Test accounts for 40% of your total grade and covers the content that you have studied in weeks 1 to 5. This assessment has a minimum requirement of 50% to pass (you must achieve at least 50% of the total mark to pass). You will have (1) attempt allowed.
Week 6 Thursday (26 Aug 2021) 2:00 pm AEST
The test will open at 2pm on Thursday 26/8/2021 and will be available for 24 hours until 2pm Friday 27/8/2021.
Week 6 Friday (27 Aug 2021)
Results will be returned automatically at the completion of the test via Moodle
The test will open at 2pm on Thursday 26/8/2021 and will be available for 24 hours until 2pm Friday 27/8/2021. The online test will be available through the assessment block on the BIOH11005 Moodle page. This Online Test accounts for 40% of the total grade for the unit. This assessment has a minimum requirement of 50% to pass.
- Describe the structural levels of organisation of the human body and the relationship that exists between them
- Explain the principles of homeostasis in maintaining a stable internal environment
- Describe the organisation, structure and function of cells, principal tissues and organs of the major body systems
- Correctly use anatomical terminology and be able to name and describe anatomical structures and their functions.
- Communication
- Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Information Literacy
- Information Technology Competence
2 Online Test
An understanding of human anatomy and physiology is essential in health professions. The fundamentals of this knowledge must be learnt and understood. The knowledge and concepts taught in this unit have been identified by various health professions as relevant to your future scope of practice. Completion of the online assessments will assess your understanding of these concepts and knowledge.
This Online Test accounts for 60% of your total grade and covers the content that you have studied in weeks 6-12. This assessment has a minimum requirement of 50% to pass (you must achieve at least 50% of the total mark to pass). You will have one (1) attempt allowed.
The end of term test will be administered during the exam period, with the exact date to be advised later in the term.
Results will be returned at certification grades
The test will open at 2pm on the allocated day during the exam period and will be available for 24 hours until 2pm the following day. The test will be available through the assessment block on the BIOH11005 Moodle page. This Online Test accounts for 60% of the total grade for the unit. This assessment has a minimum requirement of 50% to pass.
- Describe the structural levels of organisation of the human body and the relationship that exists between them
- Explain the principles of homeostasis in maintaining a stable internal environment
- Describe the organisation, structure and function of cells, principal tissues and organs of the major body systems
- Correctly use anatomical terminology and be able to name and describe anatomical structures and their functions.
- Communication
- Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
As a CQUniversity student you are expected to act honestly in all aspects of your academic work.
Any assessable work undertaken or submitted for review or assessment must be your own work. Assessable work is any type of work you do to meet the assessment requirements in the unit, including draft work submitted for review and feedback and final work to be assessed.
When you use the ideas, words or data of others in your assessment, you must thoroughly and clearly acknowledge the source of this information by using the correct referencing style for your unit. Using others’ work without proper acknowledgement may be considered a form of intellectual dishonesty.
Participating honestly, respectfully, responsibly, and fairly in your university study ensures the CQUniversity qualification you earn will be valued as a true indication of your individual academic achievement and will continue to receive the respect and recognition it deserves.
As a student, you are responsible for reading and following CQUniversity’s policies, including the Student Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure. This policy sets out CQUniversity’s expectations of you to act with integrity, examples of academic integrity breaches to avoid, the processes used to address alleged breaches of academic integrity, and potential penalties.
What is a breach of academic integrity?
A breach of academic integrity includes but is not limited to plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion, cheating, contract cheating, and academic misconduct. The Student Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure defines what these terms mean and gives examples.
Why is academic integrity important?
A breach of academic integrity may result in one or more penalties, including suspension or even expulsion from the University. It can also have negative implications for student visas and future enrolment at CQUniversity or elsewhere. Students who engage in contract cheating also risk being blackmailed by contract cheating services.
Where can I get assistance?
For academic advice and guidance, the Academic Learning Centre (ALC) can support you in becoming confident in completing assessments with integrity and of high standard.
What can you do to act with integrity?
